EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hand cream Un été en provence / SB “Crème main Au Beurre de Karité - Lavande” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0924/16
Summary
null The product is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and a high level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value 9.7 x 10⁵ cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Hand cream — Un été en provence / SB
- Brand
- Un été en provence / SB
- Name / model
- Crème main Au Beurre de Karité - Lavande
- Batch number(s)
- 3760209490589; lot CMF95
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hand cream with lavender scent in an aluminium tube with black screw cap and round adhesive label, sold in a purple coloured cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and a high level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value 9.7 x 10⁵ cfu/g). There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/07/2016
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